ClimbingBlind Tibet Expedition 2004

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Join six blind Tibetan teenagers as they attempt to climb a 23,000’ peak, led by the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest, Erik Weihenmayer, and his team.

Meet the Tibetan team (from left to right) Tashi, Kyla, Sonam Bongso, Tendsin, Kienzen,Dachung.

October 11, 2004
Arrival Advanced Base Camp

October 10, 2004
Approaching Lhakpa Ri Base Camp

October 6, 2004
Thoughts From Our Hosts

October 4, 2004
Thoughts from Our Hosts - Paul and Sabriye

Education Base Camp

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Erik Weihenmayer, age 35 I live in Golden, Colorado with my beautiful wife, Ellie, and our four-year-old little girl, Emma. I make my living as a speaker, author and climber. I enjoy skiing, mountaineering, and ice and rock climbing. In 2002, I achieved my seven year quest to climb the "Seven Summits," the highest peaks on each of the seven continents, when I stood atop Australia's read more »

Lhasa, Tibet	Updated: Oct 18, 2004 9:00:00 PM Local Time
		43° F / 6° C Feels like 43° F / 6° C Sunny
	Humidity	32%
	Visibility	19mi / 30km
	Wind	NE / 2mph / 4kmph
	Barometer	19.39
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